1971 Morris Marina vs. 1986 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1986 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Marina would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1986 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac 1000 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Morris Marina (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 1986 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | Morris | Pontiac |
| Model | Marina | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2400 mm |
